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Title: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: digi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:26:29
The word "dank" was used back in the 90's referring to marijuana plants. All you kids using the word "dank" is like using "icey" "fresh" from the 80s-90s..

Not sure who started this back up on the Internet but I'm not going along with it.

Just thought I would let you know.

 :)
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: bcredbottle on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:27:56
The word "dank" was used back in the 90's referring to marijuana plants. All you kids using the word "dank" is like using "icey" "fresh" from the 80s-90s..

Not sure who started this back up on the Internet but I'm not going along with it.

Just thought I would let you know.

 :)


Dank is dank as **** nevertheless.

As are dope, sick, and stupid.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:28:04
That's why I only engage in spicy memes.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:28:37
You mean to say that I have been using such a word AFTER it was cool?
**** mate.

Gotta invent some new Dr. Seuss level ****.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: nmur on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:29:03
gnarly
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:29:16
This thread is definitely NOT dank.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:29:47
Can I start using wiggidy whack again?
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: digi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:31:19
Can I start using wiggidy whack again?

yes, while you're at it buy a pair of these

(https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5323427/il_570xN.205412996.jpg)
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:32:45
Can I start using wiggidy whack again?

No, just regular type.
Title: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:33:55
So I can't call me weed dank anymore?
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: digi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:36:07
So I can't call me weed dank anymore?

no, that's absolutely fine! that's what the original word was for.

This is about kids misusing the word on the inter-webs.

"my beef is with those who violate me, I shall annihilate thee."
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: jerue on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:36:38
RAW
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:38:32

So I can't call me weed dank anymore?

no, that's absolutely fine! that's what the original word was for.

This is about kids misusing the word on the inter-webs.

"my beef is with those who violate me, I shall annihilate thee."

Can I still use it for its proper definition? Cause I love me some dank dungeons.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: digi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:38:50
"yo son, them new J's is mad dank yo"

Am I the only one upset about this??
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:39:10
Meme is originally from a Dawkins book, dank was a mid 90s-mid 2000's slang for marijuana (still used today, but past it's prevalence) deriving from the original Scandinavian term from the 1300's. Hell, even the word ***got comes from a 17th century term for a man hired into military service simply to fill out the ranks at muster. But all these words have changed over time to have utterly different meanings just like almost every other word in the English language. Root words and origins can be super fun to dig into. Check out the A Way With Words podcast is a cool show where they delve into the originating circumstances expressions and words come from. Good stuff.

edit - link to podcast  http://www.waywordradio.org/podcast-lets-blow-this-joint/ (http://www.waywordradio.org/podcast-lets-blow-this-joint/)
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: ImpendingxDoom on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:41:07
its cooler to say "danq"
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: digi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:41:17
Can I still use it for its proper definition? Cause I love me some dank dungeons.

yes, please do, I'm not the fun police

Meme is originally from a Dawkins book, dank was a mid 90s-mid 2000's slang for marijuana (still used today, but past it's prevalence) deriving from the original Scandinavian term from the 1300's. Hell, even the word ***got comes from a 17th century term for a man hired into military service simply to fill out the ranks at muster. But all these words have changed over time to have utterly different meanings just like almost every other word in the English language. Root words and origins can be super fun to dig into. Check out the A Way With Words podcast is a cool show where they delve into the originating circumstances expressions and words come from. Good stuff.

this is really good to know
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Michael on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:42:59
dank thread
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:43:08
Meme is originally from a Dawkins book, dank was a mid 90s-mid 2000's slang for marijuana (still used today, but past it's prevalence) deriving from the original Scandinavian term from the 1300's. Hell, even the word ***got comes from a 17th century term for a man hired into military service simply to fill out the ranks at muster. But all these words have changed over time to have utterly different meanings just like almost every other word in the English language. Root words and origins can be super fun to dig into. Check out the A Way With Words podcast is a cool show where they delve into the originating circumstances expressions and words come from. Good stuff.


Etymologicon is also a good read for those who want to get their toes wet on word histories.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:43:44
Can I start using wiggidy whack again?

No, just regular type.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/CherryBomb1327/Moving%20Picturrres/wiggity-wack.gif)


So I can't call me weed dank anymore?

no, that's absolutely fine! that's what the original word was for.

This is about kids misusing the word on the inter-webs.

"my beef is with those who violate me, I shall annihilate thee."

Umm, pardon me good sir, but the original use of dank was to describe a chamber wherein the air had become stale and moldy smelling.  It is a portmanteau of the words damp and rank as the dampness of the room caused a rank odor.


Of course I'm just making this sound as douchey as possible with some made up "facts" because words evolve.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: trizkut on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:44:29
rad.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: clacktalk on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:45:42
d a n cq u e
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:46:31
Danke.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Bromono on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:46:57
One of my favorite IPAs is called dankasaurus. I will never not love that word.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: digi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:47:17
Danke.

I MIGHT be able to get used to this..
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:47:36
One of my favorite IPAs is called dankasaurus. I will never not love that word.

I often describe IPAs as "dank" if the taste reminds me of weed.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 06 January 2016, 19:48:54
Danke.

I MIGHT be able to get used to this..

Vielen Dank.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Binge on Thu, 07 January 2016, 00:38:29
Excuse me- I've been in a cave this whole time, is being in caves popular?  Do you like me?!
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: fanpeople on Thu, 07 January 2016, 03:24:44
**** Van Dank
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 07 January 2016, 03:32:37
I thought everyone was using it ironically as a meme.. who actually uses that word seriously?
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: fanpeople on Thu, 07 January 2016, 03:35:02
I thought everyone was using it ironically as a meme.. who actually uses that word seriously?

That's some dank logic doe....
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Lurch on Thu, 07 January 2016, 04:16:56
^-^
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 07 January 2016, 04:30:57
I thought everyone was using it ironically as a meme.. who actually uses that word seriously?

if its not ironic, its not worth caring about
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Connly33 on Thu, 07 January 2016, 04:43:53
This thread is definitely NOT dank.

It's as dank as my basement.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: fknraiden on Thu, 07 January 2016, 04:43:57
hasn't it always referred to good weed? dank=good?
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 07 January 2016, 06:04:48
Dank
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: SploogeFactory on Thu, 07 January 2016, 06:10:11
I wish I had a filter for people typing "prolly".
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 07 January 2016, 06:11:08
I wish I had a filter for people typing "prolly".

prolly a gud idea tbh fam
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: SploogeFactory on Thu, 07 January 2016, 06:11:52
I wish I had a filter for people typing "prolly".

prolly a gud idea tbh fam

That was dank.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: osi on Thu, 07 January 2016, 06:42:26
phresh memez
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: bcredbottle on Thu, 07 January 2016, 06:50:38
phresh memez


Yaasssss!!!
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: jaffers on Thu, 07 January 2016, 06:52:31
ayo dank is so fire
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Blackehart on Thu, 07 January 2016, 12:45:06
adjective:disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold.


Man, I just ripped a dank one!
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 07 January 2016, 23:01:18
This thread is definitely NOT dank.

It's as dank as my basement.

"damp"??
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: demik on Thu, 07 January 2016, 23:07:48
"yo son, them new J's is mad dank yo"

Am I the only one upset about this??

nope. them J's are dope son. **** this dank ****. my weed is dank. my J's are dope.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: digi on Thu, 07 January 2016, 23:08:22
"yo son, them new J's is mad dank yo"

Am I the only one upset about this??

nope. them J's are dope son. **** this dank ****. my weed is dank. my J's are dope.

the streets are strong with this one..
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: cryptokey on Thu, 07 January 2016, 23:50:14
nifty
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: Reigning Hell on Fri, 08 January 2016, 01:07:58
dank weed, dank memes, it's all the same.  :cool:
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: naasfu on Fri, 08 January 2016, 01:11:21
Can I start using wiggidy whack again?

oh god i hated them so much.

TIL one of them is dead.
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 08 January 2016, 03:23:57
I wish I had a filter for people typing "prolly".

prolly a gud idea tbh fam

That was dank.

Tp4 uses prolly alot... like alot lot..  whussup..  i even say prolly afk, but I pronounce it praw-lly
Title: Re: PSA: "dank" is a recycled word, it's not as cool as you might think.
Post by: SploogeFactory on Fri, 08 January 2016, 03:28:50
I wish I had a filter for people typing "prolly".

prolly a gud idea tbh fam

That was dank.

Tp4 uses prolly alot... like alot lot..  whussup..  i even say prolly afk, but I pronounce it praw-lly

Yeah idk what it is about the word.